Knowledge Sharing
The process of exchanging information, skills, and expertise among individuals or teams within an organization.
Implications
The process of exchanging information, skills, and expertise among individuals or teams within an organization, often encouraged through formal programs, collaboration tools, and a culture of openness to enhance collective intelligence and innovation.
Example
Example: A technology company fosters knowledge sharing by hosting regular knowledge-sharing sessions where employees present their recent projects and lessons learned, facilitating cross-team learning and collaboration.
Related Terms
Different from knowledge management, which involves the overall strategy for managing and organizing knowledge, knowledge sharing focuses on the active exchange of knowledge between individuals or groups.